Procurement of Solar Powered Reverse Osmosis Plant

The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Southern Zone Agricultural Research Center in Karachi is procuring a Solar Powered Reverse Osmosis Plant under the ALP project (CS-1123) titled Evaluation of Promising Indigenous and Exotic Horticultural Plants and Their Propagation in the Coastal Areas of Sindh. This procurement is specifically for the Institute of Plant Introduction at PARC-SARC Karachi. The technical scope includes a 250 liters per hour Reverse Osmosis Plant designed for 3000 ppm water, integrated with an 8.5 KW single phase solar power system. The plant components include a centrifugal feed pump, multimedia filter, chemical dosing pump, dosing and CIP tanks, jumbo cartridge filtration, high pressure pump, reverse osmosis housing and membrane elements, throat valve, and storage tanks. The solar system consists of 14 solar panels, mounting frames, solar inverter, variable frequency drives, and wiring. Interested firms must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and be active taxpayers with PPRA E-PADS. The bid security of Rs. 110,000 in the form of bank draft, pay order, or CDR is mandatory. Bidders should submit their technical and financial bids electronically via the E-PADS portal by 11:00 AM on 4th May 2026. The bids will be opened at 11:30 AM the same day in the presence of bidders or their representatives. The procurement follows PPRA rules and requires warranty and after-sales service for at least one year. The delivery and installation must be completed within the stipulated period with penalties for delays. Firms must provide detailed literature, NTN, GST, ATL certificates, and an affidavit confirming no blacklisting or litigation. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all bid documents are complete and submitted on time through the E-PADS portal to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in solar and water treatment technologies to engage with a reputable government research institution in Karachi.